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Did you wash your hands? News

by David Shaw, 24 October 2019 | 0 comments

A girl and a boy washing their hands in the bathroom sink.

If you’re a bit of a germophobe, we have bad news for you. There are a lot of Australians who aren’t washing their hands nearly enough. That’s the conclusion of new research from the Food Safety Information Council.

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On Earth and Mars, time and travel – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 14 March 2018 | 0 comments

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Put your thinking caps on, it’s time to test your skills in chemistry, time, space, tech and biology!

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Measuring malaria on your breath News

by David Shaw, 27 February 2017 | 1 comments

A scientist standing near a computer, analysing malaria.

It’s really annoying to get bitten by a mosquito. Your skin often swells, and the bite can itch for days. But in many places in the world, that small bite isn’t just annoying. It can cause a life-threatening disease: malaria.

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Ebola outbreak News

by David Shaw, 15 August 2014 | 1 comments

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Written by Sarah Kellett The largest outbreak of Ebola ever recorded is happening in West Africa. Since February this year, more than 1000 people have been killed by the Ebola virus. Last week, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

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